Government Affairs Administrator

Job description / Role

ROLE SUMMARY
The basic function of this position is to perform all matters related to Government Relation to ensure all legal formalities are obtained, completed and constantly up-to-date.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Completes all visa-related transactions with MOL i.e. new visa, renewals, amendments, cancellations
• Ensure that submitted and requested documents are retrieved within agreed timeframes
• Assists in coordinating various government-related matters
• Manages the e-accounts and ensure funds are available for renewals
• Ensures that all required legal employee documents (like emirates id, labor card) are up-to-date and renewed as required by UAE law.
• Ensures renewal and issuance of occupational health cards.
• Manages a database of emirates id cards and passport copies.
• Maintains employee tracker related to visa, labor card and passport renewals.
• Provides periodical updates to HR Department from the government authorities on all changes with Labour and immigration rules and procedures.
• Prepares business correspondences, employment and salary certificate and internal memo in Arabic.
• Complete departure and exit formalities for employees after cancellation of visas
• Supports with basic HR filing and employee requests.
• Performs other tasks as required and other responsibilities related to position.

COMPLIES WITH THE HEALTH & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Responsible in exercising due diligence towards health & safety of self & others in the organization
• Responsible to comply with the applicable HSE procedures, instructions, requirements, standards received from regulatory and statutory bodies
• Responsible for reporting to superior occurrences, events, violations and acts that may impact staff health and safety or the environment

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/SUCCESS CRITERIA
• Abides to legal requirements from ministry of Labor and Immigration.
• No violations
• Proactively supports employees with business/personal documents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
• High school certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in government liaising role or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Fluent in English is a must
• Arabic and Hindi as second language preferred
• Excellent computer skills - proficient in MS Applications
• Good knowledge of country labor law and government requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in the GCC or Middle East is a must

COMPETENCIES
• Drive for Results
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills & Communication
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Planning & organizing
• Solution Generation & Decision Making
• Reliability
• Self-Commitment & Motivation
• Team Building
• Self-Development
• Managing Diversity
• Customer Focus
• People leadership

About the Company

Averda is the leading provider of waste management services to emerging markets. For over 35 years, Averda has been continuously improving living and working environments for millions of people by providing effective and transformative city cleaning and waste management services.

Averda was built on the idea that clean streets are one of the cornerstones of growth and prosperity, delivering safer, healthier environments for communities to flourish.

As urban populations continue to boom across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Averda is uniquely placed to work with fast-growing countries to develop long-term and sustainable waste management solutions for cities and expanding urban centres.